Conferences that Work
JANUARY 11, 2021
What makes attending conferences worthwhile? As I described in Conferences That Work , the two most common reasons for attending conferences are to learn useful things and make useful connections. But there are numerous other ways that conferences provide value to stakeholders. In this post I’ll focus on, arguably, the most useful conferences we can design: those that solve participants’ problems.
Expo Pass
JANUARY 13, 2021
Even for a pro, there’s always a few hiccups in event planning. Maybe there’s a moment where you wonder if people will like the food. Or even the dreaded question: ‘Will anyone show up?’ These doubts are normal, and we know how to plan for them. . Virtual events, on the other hand, pose a whole new set of questions. Like: ‘What does a virtual event even look like?
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InitLive
JANUARY 14, 2021
Corporate volunteering is the pursuit of employees taking part in a sponsored or company-organized program dedicated to positively engaging in wildlife, ethical community, and environmental initiatives. While donated products or services and monetary donations can have an incredible impact on a worthy cause, corporate volunteer programs also turn out to be far more beneficial to your company and its employees in the long run.
Picatic by Eventbrite
JANUARY 11, 2021
Eventbrite is the leading platform for free registration and ticketing. Its flexible registration allows for many different uses, including for scheduling and managing time slots for COVID-19 vaccine or testing appointments. To support that effort, we’ve compiled some of the most common questions about creating COVID-19 vaccination events: FAQs How do I set up an […].
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Velvet Chainsaw
JANUARY 11, 2021
Ring in the New Year with advice from two renowned experts on speaker coaching and panel improvement, Kristin Arnold and Sarah Michel. The shift to virtual events has magnified the need to add spice and spunk to your conference’s panel discussions so that you leave the audience begging for more. You’ll get more than a few nuggets from Kristin’s just-published book, “123 Ways to Add Pizazz to a Panel Discussion.”.
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GEVME
JANUARY 12, 2021
We have now just entered into 2021, and despite all that most of the companies in this industry have been through the last year, we would still consider the year 2020 to be wholesome. There was a lot to process during the year 2020 and, at the same time, so much to learn. One thing that we learned from the crises last year was how to remain resilient.
Picatic by Eventbrite
JANUARY 15, 2021
The Small Business Administration (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) relaunched on January 11, allowing small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic to apply for relief loans from an overall pool of roughly $284 billion. As an event creator, you may have questions about your eligibility, how to apply, what’s different about this round of loans, […].
Event Age by Swapcard
JANUARY 14, 2021
We at Swapcard are thrilled to announce our acquisition of Avolio, Inc. , a registration platform headquartered in Atlanta, GA, and its event management software, IPReg. This move comes as our first step towards providing an answer to the most significant challenge organizers face: finding one technology partner that can run all their virtual, hybrid, and face-to-face events throughout the year.
Attendease
JANUARY 12, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to major shifts in the events industry. Event planners everywhere had to get creative to switch events to online affairs. At first, the novelty of attending a conference from your living room couch excited people enough to pay attention for hours on end. But now, almost one year into mandated distancing, many people are struggling to find new ways to keep online events engaging and meaningful.
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In this best practices guide, you’ll learn how to tap into the cost-efficiencies of advocacy and word-of-mouth marketing with video. Examples include speakers providing a preview of their upcoming sessions, exhibitors creating “please stop by” invitations and attendees creating “looking forward to seeing you” introduction videos. Learn about best practices and programs created by leading companies and associations including ASIS, AUVSI, SuperZoo, National Restaurant Association, World of Concret
GEVME
JANUARY 13, 2021
We have now just entered into 2021, and despite all that most of the companies in this industry have been through the last year, we would still consider the year 2020 to be wholesome. There was a lot to process during the year 2020 and, at the same time, so much to learn. One thing that we learned from the crises last year was how to remain resilient.
Picatic by Eventbrite
JANUARY 14, 2021
As a platform built for the purpose of bringing people together, Eventbrite firmly believes in the power of assembly. We ticket millions of events each year and work hard to support the ability for people to safely gather. Our Community Guidelines prohibit events, content, or creators that share or promote violence, illegal activity, and/or misinformation […].
Event Age by Swapcard
JANUARY 14, 2021
Darwin said, "It's not the strongest of species that survives, but the one most adaptable to change.". They say that nothing changes if nothing changes.
Event Industry News
JANUARY 14, 2021
At ?EventsCase ?we are looking for a Content Manager to handle the overall management of content for marketing, communication and PR perspectives. In order to do this, you will need to be able to write press releases, email marketing campaigns, weekly blog posts, technical content such as white papers and case studies, as well as award applications and newsletters.
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Download 200+ new RFP questions for hybrid and virtual event technology success. After 10,000 downloads, the SpotMe Virtual + Hybrid Event Platform RFP Template is the ultimate procurement tool for event technology. This template is ideal for companies looking for a vendor to fulfill their specific virtual + hybrid event platform needs and requirements!
GEVME
JANUARY 13, 2021
We have now just entered into 2021, and despite all that most of the companies in this industry have been through the last year, we would still consider the year 2020 to be wholesome. There was a lot to process during the year 2020 and, at the same time, so much to learn. One thing that we learned from the crises last year was how to remain resilient.
Picatic by Eventbrite
JANUARY 11, 2021
Algunos departamentos locales de salud utilizan Eventbrite para programar citas de vacunación contra la COVID-19. Hemos recopilado algunas de las preguntas más frecuentes sobre cómo programar una cita de vacunación contra la COVID-19. Preguntas frecuentes ¿Todas las citas de vacunación se solicitan a través de Eventbrite? No, solo algunos condados usan Eventbrite para gestionar sus […].
Skift
JANUARY 13, 2021
Skift Take: In order to approach the same level of quality and engagement as in-person experiences, virtual and hybrid events need to be designed with safety and innovation as guiding principles. Event planners need an agile, forward-thinking destination partner to deliver on ever-changing attendee expectations. — Read the Complete Story On Skift.
Eventsforce
JANUARY 14, 2021
Change in our industry is nothing new. It’s something event planners have been dealing with in every aspect of their job. But 2020, we saw some truly significant changes due to the dramatic impact of the Covid-19. Event design has changed, venue operations have changed and how attendees consume content has changed. It is a lot to deal with for event professionals.
Speaker: Adam Dorfman, Lindsay Harrison, and Erin O'Brien
Did you know that 4 out of 5 consumers use local search and 88% use smartphones for those searches? With that in mind, I think it's safe to say your online presence is the silver bullet of your business. Think about the revenue you could be missing by not prioritizing local search optimization. Fortunately, there are a handful of steps you can take right now that will immediately impact your business's pace in local search, and we're happy to share them.
Event Industry News
JANUARY 11, 2021
The Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA) has announced that it is making a Freedom of Information (FOI) request of the government. The request is part of an effort by ESSA to determine the reasoning behind recent government decisions, not limited to the postponement of the so-called “go date” for exhibitions, October 1 2020, being abandoned.
PCMA Convene
JANUARY 13, 2021
In-person events are “four-dimensional” experiences (above), while virtual attendees see everything on a two-dimensional screen while being distracted by what’s happening in the three-dimensional space of their home or office. FIND THE SESSION: Digital Experience Institute: It’s a Very Very Hybrid World. Hybrid meetings have clear benefits like greater sustainability, nearly unlimited global reach, and the relative ease of including speakers who are unable to travel to the physical meeting
Special Events
JANUARY 14, 2021
Catersource + The Special Event took its first major step toward this summer’s event on January 13 when catering and event pros came together virtually for the annual “Call to Arms” meeting, which outlined plans for showcasing events for the 2021 show.
EventSource
JANUARY 11, 2021
Once you have decided to propose to your partner, you then also have to plan how you will pop the question! Some take a ‘go big or go home’ approach when it comes to proposing and they want as many people there as possible. If this sounds like you and you’re planning a public proposal – keep these dos and don’ts in mind. Do: Consider if a public proposal is what your partner would want.
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Get ahead of the curve and stay informed with Zuddl's industry report on the future of B2B events in 2023. Stay up-to-date on the latest trends and insights from leading experts in the field. Make informed decisions and stay ahead of the competition.
Event Industry News
JANUARY 11, 2021
Statement from IMEX website: It is with regret that we announce the cancellation of IMEX in Frankfurt 2021, due to take place at Messe Frankfurt from 25 – 27 May. We know the timing of our announcement comes as a blow so early in 2021. More than anything, and like you, we’re eager to deliver some good news and mark a fresh start. When we were compelled to cancel IMEX in Frankfurt and IMEX America last year we hoped 2021 would see the early recovery of the industry and the IMEX shows.
PCMA Convene
JANUARY 15, 2021
Digital Event Strategist Spotlight: Carola Van Der Hoeff. It is no secret that COVID-19 has upended the business events industry. As digital events are taking a prominent place in recovery, event planners are left at the proverbial crossroads. Adapt or fall to obscurity. Carola Ven Der Hoeff found herself at this crossroads and took the path towards being certified as a Digital Events Strategist.
Special Events
JANUARY 15, 2021
Ready to kick 2020 to the curb? So are we! Let’s start by sending some good karma into the new year with these heartfelt stories from your peers about how they learned from the hardships of this year and plan to make next year their best one yet.
Stova
JANUARY 14, 2021
The year 2020 turned the meetings and events industry on its head, with lingering changes here to stay. It’s no surprise that the pandemic catapulted virtual events into the stratosphere. These online gatherings once served as a good-enough-for-now solution to the unfortunate alternative of canceling in-person events completely. As the event landscape shifted, event professionals realized that virtual would not just be a temporary fix, but a key part of event strategy going forward - one that in
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People are itching to get back into the world. 54% of consumers say they plan to dine out at a restaurant at least once a week this year. As COVID-19 restrictions ease, the competition for their business is stronger than ever. Download this eBook today to learn how your restaurant can be prepared!
Event Industry News
JANUARY 13, 2021
Written by Angie Harms, Shocklogic. What is festivalisation? As we enter the third decade of the 21st century, the global workforce is becoming increasingly dominated by millennials and Generation Z, and this younger demographic is driving exciting change within the events industry. With a strong conviction that even business events can (and should) spark enthusiasm, this generation has fuelled a collective recognition of the fact that a forgettable, ho-hum event is a losing scenario for both or
PCMA Convene
JANUARY 13, 2021
The Hospitality Helping Hands activity raised money through donations to get water filtration systems to villages like this in Uganda. On Jan. 12, more than 50 business event professionals came together online for Hospitality Helping Hands, PCMA’s pre-conference social responsibility opportunity. Past editions of the in-person event have included such teambuilding activities as packaging food donations and putting together infant care packages, but the 2021 initiative featured a new kind of coll
ePly
JANUARY 13, 2021
It can be hard to come by reliable event volunteers. They can be challenging to find and sometimes even harder to keep around. The struggle is real!
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